September 3
Dynamic Drop Sets For Size
Drop sets are as old as the barbell but they work. Here's a new and brutal way to perform this classic technique.
September 2
Add 100 Pounds to Your Squat
Regular paused squats are tough, but breathing paused squats take the pain - and the results - to the next level.
August 30
The Z Press: Advanced Overhead Pressing
The Z Press is much harder than the overhead press and it will expose any weaknesses you might have. Here’s how to do it.
August 29
Strengthen Your "Secret" Deadlift Muscles
Pulling big weights requires getting strong in a lot of supporting muscles, starting with the upper and mid back.
August 28
Big Forearms, Crushing Grip
Building menacing forearms and developing a bar-bending grip require two unique approaches. Here's how to get both.
August 27
The 2 Minute Injury Fix
Compression wrapping is an inexpensive way to treat those troublesome knees, wrists, and elbows. Here's how to do it.
August 26
The Fallacy of High-Rep Olympic Lifting
High-rep Olympic lifting is rising in popularity largely do to CrossFit. But is it a smart way to train?
August 23
Deadly Deadlift Supersets
These deadlift supersets will hammer your weak points while still letting you crank reps where you're strong.
August 22
Building Hardcore Athleticism
Bigger and stronger is great but it doesn't make you more athletic. Here's how to build that elusive quality.
August 21
Expose Your Weaknesses to Get Strong!
Targeting weak links builds strength, helps you achieve structural balance, and prolongs your lifting career. Here’s how to do it.
August 20
7 Hard Truths About Lifting
Here are seven training tenets that have worked for over 30 years. Have you adopted them all?
August 19
Squat Like a Champion
Squats aren't for everyone, at least not right away. Here's how to systematically work your way up to squatting like a champion.
August 16
3 New Ways to Get Jacked
Ready to take your training up a notch? Try never-ending sets, tonnage programs, and minute-on-the-minute sets.
August 15
Do the Big Lifts Every Day
If it's important, do it every day. But how do you program the big lifts daily and not crash? Like this.
August 14
Master the Reverse-Grip Bench Press
Don't be scared. The reverse-grip bench press can be safely used to hit new, pain-free PR’s. Here’s how.
August 13
Hamstring Hell: Sliding Leg Curls
Sliding leg curls look easy... until you try them. For brutally fast hypertrophy gains, they're hard to beat.
August 12
7 Squat Dilemmas Solved
Squat stance, knee flare, bar placement, hip and knee break, foot position. Find out what works best for you.
August 9
The Best Set and Rep Scheme for Your Goal
What's the best set and rep scheme to get big? What about to get strong? How about to get faster? Here's your answer.
August 8
Fit Enough to Fight
At some point, you may have to physically defend yourself or your loved ones. Are you bad enough to brawl?